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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Northlands Park in Basildon cordoned off following 'incident'
Police have set up a cordon at a park following an "incident".Officers were called to concerns for the welfare of a man in Northlands Park, Basildon, just before 09:35 Police said it remained at the scene and its response was continuing."We are asking people to avoid the park if at all possible while our inquiries are carried out," it said. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Large police presence with 'forensics' spotted at Basildon park
A LARGE police presence has been seen at Northlands Park with reports of forensics at the scene this morning. Residents have reported seeing at least nine police cars and forensics at the popular Basildon park, near East Mayne since around 9.45am. A police cordon is also reportedly in place at the scene. Essex Police have been contacted for comment. This is a breaking news story. More to follow
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
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Sisters celebrate lifelong connection to South Essex hospice on 35th anniversary
TWO sisters are celebrating a lifelong connection to St Luke's Hospice built on decades of volunteering, fundraising and the compassionate care their loved ones received as it marks its 35th anniversary. Heidi Carter and Debbie Lovering are long-standing volunteers at St Luke's Hospice in Basildon, following in the footsteps of their parents who were among the hospice's first volunteers. As the hospice celebrates 35 years of service, the sisters also celebrate 35 years since the hospice changed their families lives forever. Read more 'Superstar' children in Southend raise more than £12,000 for cancer charity Southend charity supporting homeless people with pets gets national recognition Charity reaches £240k fundraising goal needed to buy Westcliff community hub Their parents, Maxine and Tony Carter, became early supporters of the newly founded hospice and volunteered in its early fundraisers. In 2017, Maxine was admitted to the Basildon In-Patient Unit, where she died peacefully in a place she had come to know very well. Debbie's husband, Mark, was also cared for here, before he passed away in March 2020. Most recently, their father Tony was cared for in the Thurrock unit, in July 2024. Volunteering - The sister's mum, Maxine, volunteering at the hospice in the early days. (Image: St Luke's Hospice) Debbie said: 'Our family has been part of St. Luke's Hospice since the beginning - we've grown up with it, first through our parents volunteering, and then through the incredible care the Hospice gave them at the end of their lives. 'Dad had been in hospital for several weeks before we told him he was going to St. Luke's - when we did, he smiled a big smile. Heidi added: "When mum was admitted, it was like she instantly felt at peace - the care and compassion shown to her, and us as a family, was beyond words." In January 2012, the family took part in an organised midnight fundraising walk at Lakeside Shopping Centre for the Hospice - a memory they "treasure to this day." The sisters regularly collect donations at shopping centres, and most recently volunteered at the Hospice's 35th anniversary Garden Parties. They have also held funeral collections in memory of their parents, and continue to raise funds for the hospice. To find out more about St. Luke's Hospice, visit the charity's website
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
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Charlton Athletic sign QPR striker Kelman
Charlton Athletic have made last season's League One Golden Boot winner Charlie Kelman their eighth signing of the summer. The newly-promoted Championship side have paid Queens Park Rangers an undisclosed fee for the 23-year-old Basildon-born player, who topped the League One goalscoring charts while on loan at Leyton Orient last season. Kelman played in all 46 league games for Orient, scoring 21 goals as they reached the play-offs, before losing to the Addicks in the final at Wembley. Kelman began his career at Southend United but moved to Loftus Road in 2020. He played 23 games in the following five seasons, without scoring, before heading out on loan to Gillingham and Wigan, with the latter sandwiched between two spells at Orient. He scored more goals last season than he had in the previous 11 campaigns combined. Kelman qualifies for the USA after spending some of his childhood in Texas, and has represented the country at under-18 and under-20 level. Charlton manager Nathan Jones told the club website: "He's a player we earmarked a long time ago as someone we really wanted to sign. "With our promotion, it was something we went after really hard. He's a goalscorer - which he proved last year. "He's scored 27 goals, played lots of games and he's a great age. He's everything we want at Charlton and adds to an already really strong strikeforce that we have." Latest Charlton Athletic news, analysis and fan views Listen to Charlton Athletic content on BBC Sounds
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Charlton Athletic sign QPR striker Kelman
Charlton Athletic have made last season's League One Golden Boot winner Charlie Kelman their eighth signing of the newly-promoted Championship side have paid Queens Park Rangers an undisclosed fee for the 23-year-old Basildon-born player, who topped the League One goalscoring charts while on loan at Leyton Orient last played in all 46 league games for Orient, scoring 21 goals as they reached the play-offs, before losing to the Addicks in the final at began his career at Southend United but moved to Loftus Road in 2020. He played 23 games in the following five seasons, without scoring, before heading out on loan to Gillingham and Wigan, with the latter sandwiched between two spells at scored more goals last season than he had in the previous 11 campaigns qualifies for the USA after spending some of his childhood in Texas, and has represented the country at under-18 and under-20 manager Nathan Jones told the club website, external: "He's a player we earmarked a long time ago as someone we really wanted to sign. "With our promotion, it was something we went after really hard. He's a goalscorer - which he proved last year. "He's scored 27 goals, played lots of games and he's a great age. He's everything we want at Charlton and adds to an already really strong strikeforce that we have."
